First class, AC class train fares to go up 4.35%

Passenger fares for the First class and all AC classes of the Railways will increase by 4.35% from Sunday, according to a railway board circular released on Friday. It is a result of the government's new Swachh Bharat cess and levy of 14% service tax, both applicable on 30% of the total passenger fare, becoming chargeable from Sunday.

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